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Waikiki Beach, Honolulu

4.1
#1 of 205 in Beaches in Hawaii
Must see · Beach · Nature / Park
Soak up Hawaii’s island charm while relaxing on the sandy shores of Waikiki Beach. Located on the south shore of Honolulu, the beach borders the well-known neighborhood of Waikiki, once a playground for Hawaiian royalty. Known for its pristine white sand, bathtub temperatures, and spectacular views of the Diamond Head tuff cone, the beach serves as a popular place for watersports and sunbathing year-round. Try your hand at riding the waves with a surf lesson, or take a stroll along the boardwalk, where you will find a variety of oceanside dining options and street vendors. Put Waikiki Beach into our Honolulu trip planner to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Honolulu.
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  • By Ponderdog
    You can't go wrong with this beach. It's kid friendly, the waves are calmer, and the beach is sandy. A warning that there's some kind of construction going on, so part of the beach is closed. Also, a....  more »
  • By ReviewGuyNoVI
    I don’t means it rocks, rather it doesn’t. The rocks get in the way of swimming. There are now no sandy spots to walk out to the deeper water without getting your feet cut on the rocks on the Hilton.....  more »
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  • By Stephanie Lovat
    Come here at least once in your life
  • By Marie Helene Desroches
    Nice famous beach but you can find nicer beaches in Oahu
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